Economics ,Minor
Banking, Business, Data Science, Policy, analysis, finance, government
Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the interactions between individuals, firms and governments? Gain insights into the economies of households, and private and public entities.
Economics is a social science that examines how societies, businesses and individuals deal with scarcity. The minor program in economics offers instruction by distinguished researchers and award-winning professors, helping you build a foundation of economics and data analysis that supports your investigation of the forces shaping national and global economies.
You create a personalized program of study that covers economic theory and applications, and upper-division offerings suit your individual interests and goals.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in economics consists of 18 credit hours in economics courses, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken in courses offered by the W. P. Carey School of Business. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the minor requirements. |
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ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ECN 212 Microeconomic Principles
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
ECN Elective
No more than three credit hours of ECN 484 Internship may be applied to the minor.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS in economics; BS in economics (politics and the economy); BS in politics and the economy
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in economics may help graduates as they pursue careers in business, finance, government and law.
Economics Program in CLAS
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CRTVC 412
wpcareyecn@asu.edu
480-965-3531
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